Nostradamus prophecies linked to artificial intelligence risks

Speculation has resurfaced regarding the 1555 prophecies of Michel de Nostredame, known as Nostradamus, with modern interpreters linking his verses to the rise of artificial intelligence.

One specific quatrain describes a ‘new sage with a lonely brain’ and ‘immortal disciples,’ which some theorists interpret as descriptions of centralized AI and digitized consciousness or machine learning. These interpretations suggest a future where technology could potentially lead to the disappearance of humanity.

These historical speculations align with contemporary warnings from the tech sector. Jacob Buxton, a former researcher at Anthropic, has expressed concerns that dangerous AI technology could pose an existential threat to humanity by the end of the decade.